Inspiring

December 8, 2025

Boy With Down Syndrome Nails ‘Whitney Houston Challenge’ and Gets School-Wide Cheers

Whitney Houston’s “I Will Always Love You” is one of the most iconic songs of all time. And it’s so well known, that it recently inspired something called the “Whitney Houston Challenge.” It’s seemingly simple, yet it requires skill and attention to detail. That’s why, when a boy named Ethan, who has down syndrome, took on the challenge and aced it, all his pals at school erupted in cheers.

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November 18, 2025

Non-Profit Clears 300,000 Landmines in Sri Lanka, Restoring Homes for Over 280,000 People

In a bit of good news to brighten your day, British non-profit The HALO Trust has announced that it has removed its 300,000th landmine from Sri Lanka. Remnants of a three-decade-long civil war, the removal of these explosives has allowed over 280,00 Sri Lankans to return home after being internally displaced. When the civil war ended in 2009, over 1.

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November 7, 2025

Māori Language Embraces Neurodiversity With a Beautiful Word for Autism

Our understanding of neurodiversity continues to grow, but there is still plenty of progress to be made in fostering compassion and inclusion for those who experience the world differently. In New Zealand, the Māori people offer a beautiful example of acceptance through their unique word for autism: Takiwātanga, which translates to “in his or her own time and space.” This expression reflects a deep cultural understanding and respect for individual differences.

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